The new Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Enugu State, Mr Paul Audu, has declared an “all-out war” against drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state. Audu, who made the vow during his maiden press briefing in Enugu on Wednesday, said the command had adopted a more aggressive appro…

…that people at risk receive timely and actionable disaster alerts. The meeting was attended by the Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar; Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida; Director-General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency…

…a number of athletes who remained “unaccounted for” after the 11-day sporting event ended on Sunday. Among those reportedly missing are four members of Uganda’s boxing team. According to NBS Sport, the boxers did not board the flight back to Uganda, with one of the athletes reportedly saying they planned to seek asylum…

WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE results The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates. Out of 1,950,726 candidates that sat for the examination, 1,200,514 candidates (61.54 per cent) obtained credits and above in at least fi…

…have one in the hospital, and that's pretty much all I can tell you. Everything else is under investigation at this current time. "At this point, no suspects are out there. The community is safe." In a statement on their Facebook page, the SBI said: "The Caswell County Sheriff's Office responded to a call for service j…

…in an internal circular dated August 4, 2026, and addressed to all local government commanders and headquarters personnel of the board. According to the circular, the decision followed a resolution reached at the board's regular meeting held on June 6, 2026, and takes immediate effect. It stated that all officers and p…

…46, is also set to play mixed doubles at the US Open later this month alongside Alexander Bublik. Serena Williams' comeback earlier this year lasted just three matches. She opened with a first-round doubles victory at Queen's alongside Victoria Mboko, but the pair withdrew after the 19-year-old Canadian sustained an MC…

…to you today, not just as Davido, but as one of your own, as a voice for our people. I understand the tension and emotion surrounding this election, but I urge everyone to remain calm,” he said. Expressing confidence in the outcome of the election, he added, “We’ve won this thing twice before. No shaking. We’ve won it…

…directed that his viable organs be extracted for donation, with the rest of his body handed to medical institutionsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pioneering Nigerian filmmaker Ola Balogun has made his final wishes public, directing that his org…

…the refurbishment project. Adeyemi subsequently requested N400 million, which Collins understood as proof of his company's financial capacity and a condition for securing contract mobilisation."I had to pay N400 million for the facilitation of that project to show my strength that I would be able to handle the project,…

…initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Sports Commission under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to a statement issued by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Ikharo Attah, the programme is designed to integrate quality education with elite sports de…

…he said. An ice and sachet water producer also told Vanguard that she had suspended production pending the restoration of electricity, saying she could no longer afford the cost of running her generating set. Another resident, Mrs. Ngozi Nwankwo, said the prolonged blackout had placed additional financial pressure on h…

…to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), where five suspects are currently under investigation. He warned individuals and organisations against conducting medical outreaches or administering drugs and locally made medicine without approval from the Kano State Government, the National Agency for Food and Dr…

…on social media, Aziegbemi questioned Nwachukwu’s status, alleging that he had been suspended in October 2025. He also said he was nominated as chairman of the forum at a meeting and argued that the party’s leadership dispute remains before the courts, adding that Taminu Turaki, SAN, should not be described as an expel…

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has blamed corruption for Nigeria’s lingering economic and security challenges, saying the country will struggle to overcome insecurity and poverty without transparency, accountability and integrity in public service. Adebayo stated this on Wed…

…Prosecutors said a man entered the premises and opened fire; the case was investigated under femicide protocols.Mexican authorities announced a breakthrough in July when Ramon Angel Alvarez Ayala, known by the alias "El R-1," was arrested in Jalisco. Security minister Omar Garcia Harfuch identified Alvarez Ayala as the…

…Denmark a direct route to explore employment and potential relocation.The platform, workindenmark.dk, allows users to search for vacancies based on their professional background. When a keyword or job title is entered, the website returns a list of matching openings from companies currently hiring across Denmark.Denmar…

…entering the selection pool after the portal opened this week.Applicants will be ranked under a points-based system introduced on July 20, 2026, with invitations to apply issued through periodic draws. An EOI remains valid for up to 12 months, after which candidates who have not received an invitation must submit a new…

…man who insisted to her that women do not face the pressure of having to provide for dependents. The actress and businesswoman took to Instagram to write: 'A few yers ago, l was talking to a colleague I'd hired for a project. 'He was telling me about the pressure of having to provide make money, build a business, and c…

…he smiled and declared authoritatively, "this rain will cooperate with us!" 'The thunderstorm was fierce and relentless that day, but, guess what? The rain paused all evening until I dropped the microphone and the people dispersed. Then the torrential downpour resumed. 'It was a young Catholic priest in Port Harcourt w…

…Alonso's side have already signed the likes of Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix, Jordan Henderson, Geovany Quenda, Marco Palestra, and Danny Welbeck this summer. Net Spend of Premier League Clubs So Far This Summer Transfer Window [Top 5]:Chelsea - £217mTottenham - £154mManchester City - £121mLiverpool - £89mManchester U…

…Chimezie, 22, sustained severe injuries after he fell from an unfinished building and landed on exposed iron rods. The tragic incident occurred near the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) on April 13, 2026. Cynthia confirmed the latest development in a painful Facebook post on Tuesday, August 4. She revealed th…

…coughing," and choking sensations," according to a federal lawsuit obtained by The Independent. The suit claims Smyth suffered "substantial pain and emotional distress while attempting to expel the foreign object during the flight to Los Angeles," reads the July 24 complaint filed in Los Angeles federal court. After so…

…Nigerian filmmaker Ola Balogun has directed that his organs be donated and his body handed over to medical institutions for research and training after his death.The 81-year-old made the directive in a public rendition of his last will and testament, which he released while receiving treatment at the Josek Medical Cent…

…with his arms wide open, locking her in a warm, emotional embrace that left many bystanders deeply touched. Watch the video below... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 4:20 PM | Share this Story